In the highly anticipated U.S. presidential election, Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump vied for the 270 Electoral College votes required to win from a total of 538 across all states and Washington, D.C.
By Tuesday night, major media outlets had begun projecting results state by state, with both candidates closely monitoring each other’s progress in critical battleground regions.
States Won by Donald Trump
Trump secured victories throughout the South and Midwest, including:
Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia, South Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Wyoming, Kansas, Missouri, and Tennessee. These traditionally Republican-leaning states gave Trump an early edge, with his strong support from rural voters playing a major role, especially in states like Kentucky and West Virginia, where his populist approach found a deep connection.
States Won by Kamala Harris
Harris made significant gains in the Northeast, winning states such as:
Maine, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Illinois, New York, and Connecticut. Her strong performance in these states, particularly in urban hubs like New York City and Chicago, underscored her appeal to progressive and diverse communities. Her victories in states with large immigrant populations, such as Illinois and New Jersey, highlighted her support for issues like economic inequality and healthcare reform.
As the evening progressed, both campaigns kept a close eye on crucial battleground states such as Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Arizona, where the outcome could sway the election in either direction. The pressure mounted, with each candidate striving to secure these pivotal regions to tip the balance in their favor.
The early results provide a snapshot of the candidates’ standing as Election Day unfolds, but much remains uncertain. Both campaigns continue to compete fiercely for every vote in key areas, and the coming hours could prove decisive in determining who will ultimately secure the White House.